Transform Your Lake Home's Outdoor Living: Expert Guide to Early-Season Patio Shades in Northern Minnesota

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As the ice begins to melt on Minnesota's lakes, thoughts turn to sunny days on the patio and peaceful evenings watching the sunset. But why wait until peak summer to enjoy your outdoor space?

Why wait until peak summer to enjoy your outdoor space?

With expert guidance from Laurie's Blinds and Design, you can transform your patio into a comfortable three-season retreat with exterior shades. Better yet, we manage your entire project while you're away – from initial consultation to final installation – ensuring your vacation home is ready for relaxation the moment you arrive.

Why Early-Season Patio Shades Are a Game-Changer for Lake Homes

With early-season patio shades, you can extend your usable outdoor living space by 2-3 months annually.

With early-season patio shades, you extend your usable outdoor living space by 2-3 months annually and create a comfortable microclimate weeks before the traditional lake season. They even help you combat unpredictable spring weather and protect your outdoor furniture from late-season snow and spring rains with weather-resistant technology, all while maintaining the lake views you crave.

Customization Options for Your Lake Home's Style

Each shade is custom-sized for your unique patio configuration.

The beauty of outdoor shades isn’t just their usability, but their customization capabilities too. With a wide range of weather-resistant fabrics and materials, and color selections to complement lake home architecture, you can select the option that suits your style perfectly.

Each shade is custom-sized for your unique patio configuration, and allows for various opacity levels for optimal view preservation. You can even opt to integrate heating elements into your shading system for extra comfort.

Smart Features for Remote Lake Home Management

Our patio-shades come equipped with automated controls that you can operate from anywhere.

While we'd love for it to be the case, most of us don't live in our vacation homes year-round. That’s why our shades come with optimization options, including automated controls that you can operate from anywhere, and weather sensors that adjust to protect your property while you’re away.

Can’t be there for installation? Our professional installers will be there every step of the way to expertly install and program your shades to integrate with your existing home automation systems.

Investment Benefits for Lake Property Owners

Renters want to escape when they’re visiting, and extended seasonal use of outdoor spaces allows them to do just that.

Not only do outdoor shades increase the quality of your lake home, but they are proven to increase property value and rental appeal. Renters want to escape when they’re visiting, and extended seasonal use of outdoor spaces allows them to do just that.

Plus, you’ll experience the benefit of lower energy costs through natural climate control, the protection of your outdoor furniture investments, and enhanced privacy without sacrificing views.

Professional Project Management for Stress-Free Installation

Your vacation home is your sanctuary. We know you’ll enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive project management and stress-free installation. You can rest easy knowing that your lake home is in local, expert hands. And better yet, you get to return to a perfectly installed and ready-to-use outdoor living space!

Complete Lake Home Window Solutions - Inside and Out

Coordinate your outdoor and indoor window treatments for a seamless aesthetic.

But why stop there? Coordinate your outdoor and indoor window treatments for a seamless aesthetic, with a wide range of styles that complement lake home living. With UV-resistant indoor and outdoor treatments, you can protect your interior furnishings and enhance privacy and light control throughout your lake home.

Why Choose Laurie's Blinds and Design for Your Lake Home

With decades of experience, we’re the go-to experts for Minnesota vacation properties. As locals, we are also experts in Northern Minnesota weather conditions, with a thorough understanding of how to protect your home from its temperamental nature. With our full-service project management, you can rest easy knowing your lake home is in good hands while you’re away.

Ready to extend your lake season? Contact Laurie's Blinds and Design for a professional consultation. We'll handle everything, ensuring your outdoor living space is perfectly equipped for early-season enjoyment.